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GUINNESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS  

Many people throughout the country thrive on knowing some of the most obscure trivia facts possible. Their information base is about to get a lot larger as Guinness is releasing their Book Of World Records. Amaze your friends with obscure records they have no idea exist.

Guinness World Records has it's 52 year anniversary this month. Read how it began.

Plastic wrap ball is the largest ever recorded.

On Sunday, June 3, over 1,600 people played Deep Purple's "Smoke on the Water" on guitar in Kansas City, breaking a Guinness Book of World Record, reports the Kansas City Star.

A small article on Canada's past and present Guinness Book record holders and where they are from.

Check out some world records on YouTube. Be prepared to be shocked & amazed!

In June 2005, Skyler took a head first fall in a dyno competition in Vail at the Teva Mountain Games. He suffered a fractured spine and shattered his left orbit (eye socket).

A group of over five thousand people gathered in Trafalgar Square in central London to perform a classic Monty Python song using only coconuts. Officials for the Guinness Book of World Records stood by to oversee the new record.

In 1991 in order to help promote business in downtown Keene a fall festival was held. The event had 600 carved pumpkins, but took on a life of its own.

Old Man Gloom has been burned at the stake in Santa Fe since 1924 to the delight of scores of spectators. This year it happens on September 6th.

Details on the world's most expensive cell phone being sold, and the company that made it. Though the company does make other, cheaper phones, you still probably can't afford them.

Wheel of Fortune, the number one syndicated series in America, will be filming at Chicago's Navy Pier in March. The popular ABC television program is celebrating their 25th anniversary season this year.

Take a look at some of the birthday customs all over the world.

The craze for entry in a book like the Guinness Book of World Records propels organizers to do anything, happening unusual. It may vary from eating earthworms to living with cobras for days together.

Since the death of Tupac Shakur over 11 years ago, we have seen at least one Tupac posthumous release every year and this year will be no exception as Amaru Entertainment has announced that there will be two new Tupac albums scheduled for release by the end of this year.

After a family member sent Hillary some of Victoria's Woodhull's old diaries containing some saucy content--it's said Bill inadvertently got a peek at them--and several dishes and lamps were broken in three different rooms that night at the White House...

jamnagar is the most beautiful city of Gujarat State in India. This is due to the hard work of Jadeja rulers of Jamnagar. I have covered some useful tips on visiting the same.

Tony Gemignani loved to read the Guinness Book of World Records as a young boy. It never crossed his mind that he would, one day, be in it!

This article reviews the second episode of Lucy Daughter of the Devil.

The Denver Art Museum, as part of a celebration weekend, made an attempt at the record books, for the longest paint-by-number painting. The work is complete, and now being submitted.

The Oregon Coast is really a whole other romantic world outside of the frenetic pace of your life back in the valley (if you live there)...

The world's most expensive cocktails include Churchill Downs' $1000 mint julep for a select few at the 2006 Kentucky Derby.

Getting your fill of Fourth of July food might not be enough; joining the ranks of famous hot dog eaters and contestants could be a new opportunity to test your limits

Teenager does surgery in hopes of spot in Guinness Book of World Records but was it safe?

When she graduates next month, Ochs, at age ninety-five, will become what many believe is the world's oldest person to receive a college degree.

Thanks to a miniscule satellite transmitter that was implanted underneath the bird's tail -- and with the transmitter's tiny antenna attached to the bird's chest -- scientists were able to track the bird's Guinness Book of World Records long-distance efforts.

The television series, Stargate SG-1, premiered in 1997 and will have its dramatic conclusion this spring. Now, after ten years, according to the Guinness Book of World Records, it's the longest-running science fiction show, consecutive.

There are Halloween activities all month long in the Boston-Cambridge-Quincy Metropolitan Area Make some time to visit at lesat one.

A listing of the top ten songs of Patsy Cline, some of her awards, date of death and a remembrance of what the legendary sound meant to others.

Now that season two (or 28) of Doctor Who starring David Tenant as the Doctor and Billie Piper as his companion has aired, Whovians can look forward to release of the season on DVD. In the meantime, this addict expounds on the episodes of 2006.

Matt Urban was a fearless and dedicated leader of his men in World War II. This article relates how he won the Medal of Honor and the respect of his country.

The beautiful historic district of downtown Sweetwater, filled with unforgettable antique shops and a little taste of the south's past.

For people who like dynasty stories, it's got just about everything, including an evil twin.

Take a close look if you haven't for the last twenty-five years. Downtown Detroit is happening for dining, entertainment and culture

In an attempt to make the Book of World Records, a child performs surgery on a pregnant woman.

Acme is a restaurant tourists and locals can agree is worth a visit if you are in The French Quarter area. The food here is top notch and the service is great too.

British tabloid, The Sun, starts a legend about a painting that makes houses burn down.

Un Beige is nothing less than brilliant.

Why Bob Hope was unique in his life and comedic style, and what made him the universally acclaimed and adored actor he became.

Read this informative article and find out how Pineapples came to America. Also, learn about some other uses for Pineapple besides eating! It's an amazing fruit!

This is a very intellectually diverse group. We cannot generalize, but we can say that gifted children do not fit the norm.

Hal Steinbrenner, the managing partner of the New York Yankees, shocked professional baseball with the announcement that supermodel Gisele Bündchen would manage the Bronx Bombers during the 2008 season.

Saturday Night Live features a news story covering Bismarck North Dakota's Guiness Book of World Record's Record Breaking Attempt at the most people to attempt making snow angels at the same time.

A compilation of some of the weirdest occurrences in the world today.

This is a review of the top ten Beatles songs. All songs are from commercially released albums, with explanations and interesting information about each song.

A biography of internet superstar and supermodel Cindy Margolis.

If you're thinking of becoming the owner of a cute, furry rabbit, then you need to read this article today! Find out the do's and don't's of rabbit care. Who knows, maybe your new pet will be the next Guinness Book record holder!

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited park in our national park system. In whole, it covers over 500,000 acres and contains over 800 miles of trails.